Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician - Emergency

Alberta Health Services; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician for the Strathcona Community Hospital Emergency Department. The role emphasizes cast care, orthopedic appliances, and high-quality, patient-centered ED nursing across age groups.

The ideal candidate has LPN credentials, an Orthopaedic Technician program, and BCLS-HCP, with ED experience and strong teamwork. Regular part-time position in a 24/7 ED with diverse services and a union AUPE AUX.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Active registration and practice permit as an LPN in Alberta.
• Completion of an Orthopaedic Technician program.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for patients with orthopedic emergencies in ED.
• Perform cast duties, apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction.
• Educate patients and families about casts and orthopaedic appliances.
• Manage a multi-patient assignment within an interdisciplinary ED team.

Skills

LPN

Orthopaedic Tech

Emergency Dept

Team coordination

Education

LPN program

Orthopaedic Technician program

BCLS-HCP

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician - Emergency

This opportunity is for the Strathcona Community Hospital, Emergency Department. The facility offers a 24/7 Emergency Department along with a variety of Ambulatory, Laboratory, and Diagnostic Imaging services. An LPN/Orthopedic Technician delivers high quality nursing care to patients across the lifespan within the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include assessment and care of patients with orthopedic emergencies including cast duties and traction, as well as teaching regarding casts and orthopedic appliances, and all other general duties of an LPN practicing to full scope in an emergency department. Successful candidates for this position will be responsible for a multi patient assignment where they will work independently and with an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care.

Description:

As an Orthopaedic Technician (Ortho Tech), you will apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment utilized in the care of orthopaedic patients (clients, residents). You will observe, monitor, report and document changes in the patient's physical, mental and emotional state, while providing safe and effective, quality care. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the organization's shared vision and values.

• Classification: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.41
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 17
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.91
• Maximum Salary: $56.52
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.41
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 17
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.91
• Maximum Salary: $56.52
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopaedic Technician program.Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Successful completion and certification of a recognized Orthopedic Technician program, with specific authorization from CLPNA to practice in orthopedics. Minimum of two years recent experience working in an emergency department. Recent experience and a high comfort level managing a patient assignment of four to six patients of all ages and demographics. Maintains competencies outlined in legislation and profession through continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to those applicants with previous Connect Care training in an ASAP environment. Balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Proven ability to work within a team environment and effectively contribute to patient planning processes. Strong assessment and communication skills (verbal and written).

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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